soirées
A soirée is a social gathering held in the evening; the plural form is soirées. It is typically characterized by conversation, companionship, and a focus on culture, dining, or entertainment. The term comes from the French soir, meaning "evening," with the feminine noun form soirée used to denote the event.
Historically, soirées have roots in European aristocratic life, including salon gatherings in 17th and 18th century
In contemporary usage, a soirée can take many forms, such as a dinner soirée, a cocktail soirée,
Regional variations persist: in France, soirées may be more formal or intimate, while in English-speaking contexts